The Greater Atlantic City Chamber announced the honorees of its 2026 Business Excellence Awards, celebrating individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and emerging leaders who are making an impact throughout the Greater Atlantic City region.
The 2026 Business Excellence Awards will take place Thursday, December 10, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at The Carriage House, Galloway.
“Every year, the Business Excellence Awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the people and organizations whose leadership, hard work, and commitment make a difference in our region,” said Danielle Norcross, President and CEO of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber. “This year’s honorees represent so much of what makes our business community special, and we are excited to bring everyone together to recognize their accomplishments and contributions.”
2026 Business Excellence Award Honorees
Redenia Gilliam-Mosee Business Leader Award
George R. Goldhoff, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
John G. Fitzpatrick Community Leader Award
Wendy Bartlett, Fulton Bank
Economic Impact Award
Kenneth J. Calemmo, Cooper Levenson Attorneys At Law
Tourism Excellence Award
Visit Atlantic City Team
Small Business Excellence Award
Boardwalk Bookkeeping LLC
Outstanding Young Professional Award
Ryan Smith, TD Bank
GACC Volunteer of the Year Award
Ruth Berdinis, DonutNV Egg Harbor
Nonprofit of the Year Award
Jewish Family Services of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
2026 20 Under 40 Honorees
The Chamber will also recognize its 2026 20 Under 40 class, celebrating emerging leaders who are making an impact through their careers, organizations, and communities:
Michael Atkins, Atlantic City Arts Foundation
Nikki Balles, The Brand House
Brett Barbin, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Vince Polistina and Assemblyman Don Guardian
Sarah Callazzo, Love, A Stranger
Kalina Davis, The Brand House
Tyler Haring, Wiser Insurance
Chivonne Hitchens, The Craftaurant
Alicia Kapp, Petals & Parties
Jason Klotz, Skate AC
Lucas R. Levenson, Esq., Cooper Levenson Attorneys At Law
Erin Luurtsema, Mosaic Foundation
Ryan Luurtsema, 177th Fighter Wing
Emma Martin, Chelsea EDC
David Parkhurst, ARC of Atlantic County
ShayLa Salter, Atlantic City Electric
Jessika Slobodenko, Visiting Angels
Amanda Tague, Chelsea EDC
Liz Tran, C.R.O.P.S.
Thomas Venafro Jr., ACV Services
Lauren Wright, Fox Rothschild LLP
The Business Excellence Awards are one of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber’s premier signature events, bringing together business and community leaders from across the region to celebrate achievement, leadership, and service to the greater Atlantic City community.
Registration is open at www.acchamber.com.
